Experience

Fidelium Consulting

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  A trustworthy partner helping the government and private sector accelerate our transition to a clean energy future. A trustworthy partner helping the government and private sector accelerate our transition to a clean energy future.



ICF

• Tunisia
• Construction

• Director, Energy and Partnerships

  • Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

• Senior Managing Consultant, Energy and Partnerships

  • Mar 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Coordinated the activities of a team of account managers, data staff, technical experts, communications specialists and others; leads budgeting, contracting, staffing and hiring activities.• Developed trusted-advisor relationships with more than 100 local governments, corporations, schools and associations in support of a large federal energy reduction program. • Managed a large and complicated Salesforce instance, driving build-outs, conducting trainings and overseeing user experience element. • Liaised with technical experts from national labs like PNNL, NREL, LBNL, and ORNL on topics such as renewable energy, advanced lighting and controls, smart energy analytics, building envelope technology, and advanced HVAC systems.• Led the development of the annual DOE Better Buildings Progress Report since 2013.• Led business development activities to grow work in China requiring periodic travel to Shanghai and Beijing. Show less

• Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2019

  • Coordinated the activities of more than 10 account managers, data staff, and other staff in supporting the DOE Better Buildings program.

• Associate/Senior Associate

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2015

  • Served as Account Manager for the US Department of Energy, Better Buildings Challenge Program, a national leadership initiative in which Partners commit to portfolio-wide continuous energy performance improvement (e.g., 20% reduction in EUI per square foot by 2020). Also, to provide transparency in demonstrating this improvement to other organizations through showcase energy savings projects, implementation strategies for overcoming common market barriers and sharing of improved business process achievements.• Served as Account Manager for the US Department of Energy Better Buildings Alliance Program, an affiliation of Partners from the broad commercial buildings market. Participants engage with an exceptional network of research and technical experts to develop and deploy innovative, cost-effective, energy-saving solutions that lead to better technologies, more profitable businesses, and better buildings.• Served as Lead Regional Coordinator for the US Department of Energy, Training and Technical Assistance Project (TAP), facilitating Technical Assistance (TA) for roughly 250 EECBG grantees in the North-Central and South Central regions. Coordinated with a group of ICF and DOE-contracted subject matter experts to provide answers to grantee technical questions. Held monthly peer exchange calls from September 2010-April 2012, attended by grantees and DOE staff throughout the region, and coordinated additional in-person and over-the-phone peer exchange events. Show less



Third Way

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clean Energy Initiative Intern

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Provided research and report development support on the following topics: Nuclear Energy Financing Reform, Natural Gas Tax Incentives, Clean Energy Business Zones Development, Clean Energy Economics, State Agricultural Effects of Carbon Pricing. • Wrote issue memos, and presented recommendations to senior staff on organizational positions. Tracked major news and events, including elected members’ political positions on clean energy issues, and tracked Congressional legislation on clean energy issues. Show less



USC Energy Institute

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2008 - Feb 2009

  • Conducted research on electricity and water efficiency issues, electric vehicles and waste-to-energy programs. Facilitated the implementation of a sustainable energy and transportation infrastructure project for Catalina Island. • Conducted research on electricity and water efficiency issues, electric vehicles and waste-to-energy programs. Facilitated the implementation of a sustainable energy and transportation infrastructure project for Catalina Island.



Portland Police Bureau

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Portland State Hatfield School of Government “Oregon Performance Internship."

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  • Managed an effort to organize and develop a major response package to an outside audit concerning “Officer-Involved Shootings” and “In-Custody Deaths.” Worked with officers and bureau members throughout the organization to document the formation and implementation of recent policy revisions and training adjustments. Crafted the PPB’s official written responses, with supporting documentary evidence, to 61 recommendations. • Skills Developed: Experience operating in a sensitive environment, ability to adapt to a unique professional culture and quickly develop strong working relationships within that culture. Show less



Coalition for Clean Air

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  • Researched and developed info packages and spreadsheets on varied topics such as Port/Airport pollution. Drafted policy reports and position statements for the organization. Skills Developed: Lobbying legislatures and their aids in Sacramento, coordinating with professional activists. • Researched and developed info packages and spreadsheets on varied topics such as Port/Airport pollution. Drafted policy reports and position statements for the organization. Skills Developed: Lobbying legislatures and their aids in Sacramento, coordinating with professional activists.



Classic Ltd

• China
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Associate

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

  • Developed and managed multiple Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) production accounts. Standardized and maintained project spreadsheets and financial spreadsheets. Created company presentations in a variety of formats for use by the company Chairman. Conducted basic technical analysis and design using AutoCad software. Managed the development of two company websites. Created and edited instructional manuals for complex product lines. • Skills Developed: Negotiating product deals with factories, maintaining overseas customer relations, bridging cultural and technical gaps. Show less



Strategic Orient Sourcing, LTD

• Marketing & Merchandising Assistant

  • Feb 2003 - May 2004

  • Managed multiple product accounts, including maintenance of overseas client relations and extensive factory visits. Launched new product lines, requiring comprehensive market research. Created company advertising designs and copy. Designed company website. Conducted formal English training for Chinese staff. • Skills Developed: Factory inspection/quality control, market research and company branding. • Managed multiple product accounts, including maintenance of overseas client relations and extensive factory visits. Launched new product lines, requiring comprehensive market research. Created company advertising designs and copy. Designed company website. Conducted formal English training for Chinese staff. • Skills Developed: Factory inspection/quality control, market research and company branding.